HARRIS, L., CALE, L. and MUSSON, H., 2007. Evaluation of the impact of the TOP programmes on teaching and learning in primary schools in England.

Abstract:

Appropriately designed, resourced and delivered physical education (PE)
programmes are believed to nurture movement skills, foster an appreciation of
physical activity and enhance the quality of young people’s lives (Physical
Education Association of the United Kingdom (PEA UK), 1998, p.1). Physical
education is also considered to play an important role in developing young
people’s life-long interest and participation in physical activity and sport
(Williams, 2000). However, it has been recognised for some time that primary
school teachers are not receiving sufficient training and support to effectively
deliver physical education to pupils (Hardman & Marshall, 2002; Ofsted, 1998;
Speednet (a consortium of national organisations representing physical
education and school sport), 1999). This lack of investment in initial and ongoing
teacher training in the primary sector has led to primary school teachers
having limited knowledge of, and lacking confidence in teaching, physical
education (Hardman & Marshall, 2002; Ofsted, 1998; Speednet, 1999).